DVD

DVD (short for Digital Versatile (or Video) Disc) is a home media format. Developed in the early 1990s, the format gives higher resolution picture and sound than VHS, and allows for special features to be added alongside the main feature. These advantages over VHS ultimately led to the decline of that format.

Every season of 24 (except 24: Legacy) is available in the United States as a full DVD box set, as is the 2008 television film 24: Redemption. Below is a listing of 24 DVD releases by region.

It's been over a year since his wife's death, but Jack Bauer and his daughter are still reeling from the tragedy. The two are estranged and Jack no longer works for CTU. But an urgent phone call from the President plunges Jack back into another 24-hour nightmare of pulse-pounding terror and suspense as he races against time to prevent the detonation of a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles.

It's been three years since CTU agent Jack Bauer foiled a terrorist plot to plunge the United States into war. Now he's back in L.A. after working undercover for six months to bring down drug lord Ramon Salazar. But then the FBI receives a phone call threatening the release of a deadly virus in Los Angeles if Salazar isn't released from prison within six hours. As CTU races to locate the virus, Jack realizes that the only way to prevent additional terrorist demands is to find the source of the virus —by breaking Salazar out of prison himself.

Although fired from CTU, Jack Bauer is thrust back into action after a deadly terrorist strike and the kidnapping of his new boss, the U.S.Secretary of Defense. But it's soon apparent that the kidnapping is part of a much larger plan, for every time Jack thinks he's averted disaster, a new and more ominous plot is uncovered. As CTU races to figure out the terrorists' true objective, it becomes clear that the events of this day have been years in the making—and only a miracle will disrupt the scheduled attacks that the terrorists believe will bring this country to its knees.

Eighteen months after faking his own death, Jack Bauer returns to L.A. when it becomes clear that the only four people who know he is still alive are being targeted for assassination. The killings coincide with the signing of an anti-terrorism treaty with Russia, leading Jack to suspect a link between the assassinations, the treaty, and a group of Russian terrorists. But as the terror unfolds, Jack learns the day's events were set in motion by an individual within the U.S. administration - someone with the power and resources to thwart Jack's every move.

After 20 months in a Chinese prison, Jack Bauer is suddenly returned to the United States. But instead of being free, Jack's release is part of a secret deal: his life in return for the location of Hamri Al-Assad, the leader of a terrorist organisation that has unleashed a wave of terror across the country. A broken man, physically and mentally, Jack agrees to the exchange. But when he learns that his new captor, Abu Fayed, is actually the man behind the attacks and that his own sacrifice is meaningless, Jack lashes out and escapes. Now he must convince the President and CTU that the man they are trying to kill, may be the only man who can end the rapidly escalating violence.

Forty-two months after Day 6, after sacrificing everything for his country, Jack Bauer is wanted by the U.S. government and now stands to lose the only thing he has left: his freedom. Working as a missionary in Africa, Bauer is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his murderous militia. Meanwhile, it is President-elect Allison Taylor's Inauguration Day.

As PresidentOmar Hassan of Kamistan comes to the United States on a peacemaking mission, he is targeted by a group of Russian terrorists, led by people from within Hassan's own country. CTU has to stop the impending threat, with the help of a reluctant Jack Bauer.

Jack Bauer, director of the Los Angeles Counter Terrorist Unit, was called in at midnight to respond to a threat on the life of Senator David Palmer, who was visiting the city on the day of the California Presidential Primary. Jack was also warned of a possible mole inside CTU.

Jack's wife, Teri, and his daughter, Kim, were kidnapped during the day by terrorists. Meanwhile, David Palmer must deal with a scandal in his administration.

When a Middle-Eastern Terrorist group is discovered to be planning the detonation of a nuclear weapon inside Los Angeles, Jack Bauer is called back to the Counter Terrorist Unit to help track down the terrorists.

In the meantime, President David Palmer discovers a traitor in his administration and Kim Bauer, who is working as an au pair, must escape with the child she is caring for from the child's abusive father.

It's been three years since CTU Agent Jack Bauer foiled a terrorist plot to force the United States into war. Now he's back in Los Angeles after working undercover for six months bringing down drug lord Ramon Salazar. When the FBI receives a call from someone threatening to release a type three immunopulmonary virus if Salazar isn't released, Jack takes action. By breaking Ramon out of prison himself, Jack tracks the virus and witnesses events that will "make America clean again."

Eighteen months after the events of season 3, former CTU Agent Jack Bauer is forced back into action after a terrorist train bombing and the kidnapping of his new boss, Secretary of Defense James Heller, and Heller's daughter, Audrey. As CTU tries to figure out who's behind the train attack and the kidnapping, it becomes clear that each link in the chain of terrorist attacks is only a diversion for a larger plan. Every time CTU thinks that the crisis is over, another part of the terrorists' plot is uncovered.

Eighteen months after the events of season 4, Jack Bauer is brought out of hiding by the attempted murder of several of his best friends. As President Logan prepares to sign an historic anti-terrorism treaty with Russia, his administration is threatened from without and within.

After 20 months in a Chinese prison, Jack Bauer is suddenly returned to the United States. But instead of being free, Jack's release is part of a secret deal: his life in return for the location of Hamri Al-Assad, the leader of a terrorist organisation that has unleashed a wave of terror across the country. A broken man, physically and mentally, Jack agrees to the exchange. But when he learns that his new captor, Abu Fayed, is actually the man behind the attacks and that his own sacrifice is meaningless, Jack lashes out and escapes. Now he must convince the President and CTU that the man they are trying to kill, may be the only man who can end the rapidly escalating violence.

Forty-two months after Day 6, after sacrificing everything for his country, Jack Bauer is wanted by the U.S. government and now stands to lose the only thing he has left: his freedom. Working as a missionary in Africa, Bauer is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his murderous militia. Meanwhile, it is President-elect Allison Taylor's Inauguration Day.

The eagerly anticipated Season 7 starts with Jack being forced to stand trial for human rights violations after returning from Africa, but he is soon drafted back into action when terrorists threaten America's national security by taking control of its communication systems. As Bauer sets out to uncover who is behind the menacing plot, he discovers an old friend he believed to be dead could be involved.

Set in New York City, Day 8 unfolds amidst the shadows of the Statue of Liberty and the United Nations as President Allison Taylor, alongside new chief of staff Rob Weiss, negotiates international security with Omar Hassan, a determined Middle Eastern leader visiting the US on a peacemaking mission. As the new day begins, an upgraded CTU operates under the command of MBA-schooled, razor-sharp head honcho Brian Hastings, who supervises quirky Chloe O'Brian, expert data analyst Dana Walsh and systems analyst Arlo Glass. Cole Ortiz, an ex-Marine who wants to follow in Bauer's footsteps, leads field operations while Agent Renee Walker returns with an agenda of her own.

There are terrorists planning to assassinate a presidential candidate. My teenage daughter has been kidnapped, and the people that I work with may be involved in both. I'm federal agent Jack Bauer. This is the longest day of my life. The clock is ticking...

Who do you trust when the people who have sworn to protect you conspire against you? The countdown has begun. Eighteen months after the assassination attempt on his life, Senator Palmer has been elected to the White House.

The LA counter terrorist unit (CTU) are informed of the threat and are told to be on high alert.
Department Head, George Mason finds himself reluctantly having to call upon the services of retired Special Agent Jack Bauer.
CTU have been tipped off that a nuclear bomb is set to detonate somewhere in Los Angeles within the next 24 hours. The clock is ticking...

24 is one of the most innovative and thrilling drama series on television. This time, the terror is contagious.

It's been 3 years since CTU Agent Jack Bauer thwarted a terrorist attempt to plunge the United States into war. Now he's back in LA, after working undercover for six months bringing down drug lord, Ramon Salazar.
But then the FBI receives a phone call threatening the release of a deadly virus if Salazar isn't released from prison within 6 hours. As CTU races to locate the virus, Jack realises that the only way to prevent additional terrorist demands is to find the source of the virus by breaking Salazar out of prison himself. The clock is ticking...

The terror alert level has just been raised... Although retired from CTU, Jack Bauer finds himself in the middle of a terrorist plot after the U.S. Secretary of Defense and his daughter are kidnapped.

But it's soon evident that the kidnapping is part of a much larger plan, for every time Jack thinks he's averted disaster a new and more ominous plot is uncovered.
As CTU races to figure out what the terrorists' true objective it becomes clear that the events of this day have been years in the making and only a miracle will disrupt the scheduled attacks that the terrorists hope will bring the country to its knees.

Eighteen months after faking his own death Jack Bauer is forced to return to Los Angeles when it becomes apparent that the only four people who know he is still alive are being systematically targeted for assassination. The assassinations coincide the signing of an anti-terrorism treaty between Russia and the U.S., leading Jack to suspect a link between the assassinations, the treaty, and a group of Russian terrorists holding hostages at the Ontario Airport. But a shocking and deadly discovery at the airport reveals just how far the terrorists are willing to go and how thoroughly tested the newly signed treaty will be before the day is over.

After 20 months in a Chinese prison, Jack Bauer is suddenly returned to the United States. But instead of being free, Jack's release is part of a secret deal: his life in return for the location of Hamri Al-Assad, the leader of a terrorist organisation that has unleashed a wave of terror across the country. A broken man, physically and mentally, Jack agrees to the exchange. But when he learns that his new captor, Abu Fayed, is actually the man behind the attacks and that his own sacrifice is meaningless, Jack lashes out and escapes. Now he must convince the President and CTU that the man they are trying to kill, may be the only man who can end the rapidly escalating violence.

From the official description: Join the cast and crew of 24 on a journey, deep behind the scenes of one of television's most acclaimed and innovative series. BEHIND THE SCENES takes a probing look into how the show is created as well as the challenges presented by the show's unique 'real time' format. The DVD includes both on-stage action and footage from behind the camera and also features interviews and panel discussions with the show's producers, directors, actors, script supervisors and editors.

Released exclusively for Region 1, the 24: Season 6 Premiere contains the first 4 episodes of Season 6 and a 12 minute preview of 10:00am-11:00am. All episodes are presented in Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1).

24: The Official Companion: Season 6 DVD was released as part of the Season 6 official companion book on DVD in the United States on February 26, 2008. It featured three new behind-the-scenes documentaries about the show.

24: The Complete Series with Live Another Day is an updated box set collection that includes all 192 episodes from the first eight seasons, the television movie 24: Redemption, 12-episode event series 24: Live Another Day, and the same bonus disc from the original complete series set.